We have been engineering mass and stiffness in tall buildings, but not damping.

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Conversations in Motion - Episode 2 Swimming pools located near the top of tall buildings have become a common amenity in residential towers around the world. Careful consideration must be made in the selection of the pool dimensions (length, width, and water depth), otherwise the pool may inadvertently become tuned to the motion of the structure. When the pool becomes tuned with the structure, significant wave sloshing may occur on a regular basis during windy days. Pools ha

The visions for the world's most ambitious structures can only be realized with effective motion control

Tuning multiple tanks to different frequencies could improve both the performance and robustness of the damping system.

Damping Explained Series As buildings get taller, they often require robust damping solutions to mitigate wind-induced movement. Project engineers have multiple options to reduce building movement using supplemental damping systems. Understanding the benefits of each system will help you determine which type of damper will work best with your project. A traditional approach: Distributed damping Distributed damping is when viscous dampers are positioned throughout a building

Damping Explained Series High-rise buildings and skyscrapers are susceptible to larger wind loads and therefore often require supplemental damping systems to reduce building movement. While damping technology emerged as a solution to address motion, dampers are now frequently used to enhance a variety of performance indexes. Understanding the different types of damping systems–and how each can augment your design–will help you select the ideal damping system for your building

Managing motion. Offsetting vibrations. Stabilizing sway. At Motioneering, we design, engineer and construct damping systems to improve the performance and comfort of some of the largest structures in the world, including tall buildings and bridges. Our work also applies to any platform or floor where people or environmental factors might induce vibration. Motioneering, established as a separate legal entity within the RWDI family, has provided services in structural dynamic